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J171 BVW

1992 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,750 mi
Last recorded24,750 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Orion57,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 BVW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2009 24,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,756 miles

front discs slight distortion

rear chassis slight corrosion

exhaust has temporary repair

Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,521 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Orion?

Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,517
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
23,306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 15,192
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,866
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,274
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,059
constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,009
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J171 BVW is a 1992 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 57,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Orion fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,192 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J171 BVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Orion typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J171 BVW registered?

J171 BVW is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J171 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J171 BVW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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